Director, Learning Content

CFA Institute•Spangereid, WA

16h•$130,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CFA Institute is creating a new Director, Learning Content role to help reshape how investment professionals learn and demonstrate real-world skills. This is a Director-level individual contributor position at the centre of a major shift towards more authentic, skills-based education across our global product portfolio. The role offers the opportunity to design learning that reflects how investment work is actually done, at scale and with lasting impact. This position sits within the Learning Content function and works closely with assessment, product, and subject matter experts to rethink how knowledge, skills, and professional judgement are developed across CFA Institute’s educational offerings.

Requirements

Credible experience in investment management, financial services, or a closely related field, with the ability to develop and apply deep subject matter expertise
Experience contributing to or developing professional, university-level, or vocational learning materials, training programmes, or educational content in finance or related disciplines
A clear and authentic motivation to work in learning and education, with interest in how adults learn and how complex practice can be translated into effective learning experiences
A track record of producing accurate, high-quality, and market-relevant content, with comfort working through review cycles, feedback, and iterative improvement
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with internal teams, external contributors, and senior industry professionals
Proven ability to operate independently in a global, cross-functional environment, balancing multiple priorities and delivering to agreed timelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence explaining complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences

Nice To Haves

CFA Charterholder strongly preferred. Candidates without the charter will also be considered where they bring equivalent industry credibility and learning content experience.
Other relevant professional qualifications (for example ACA/CA/CPA, FRM, CIPM, CAIA, or similar) are also valued.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of high-quality, learner-centric content across CFA Institute’s education portfolio, including but not limited to the CFA Program, certificates, and other credentials
Translate complex, real-world investment practice into engaging learning and assessment experiences that build practical, job-ready skills
Collaborate closely with learning design, assessment, product, and subject matter experts to shape innovative and effective learning journeys
Author, review, and refine educational content, assessments, and study tools to ensure accuracy, relevance, and clarity
Guide and coach external contributors such as authors, reviewers, and item writers, providing clear standards and constructive feedback
Contribute to curriculum alignment with practice analysis, learning outcome frameworks, and advisory guidance
Work effectively across global, remote, and cross-functional teams, influencing without formal authority and balancing multiple priorities

Benefits

Shape the future of global investment education through a large-scale, skills-based transformation
Work at unmatched scale and impact, reaching hundreds of thousands of learners worldwide
Enjoy intellectual autonomy and the opportunity to innovate, prototype, and test new learning approaches
Gain exposure across the full CFA Institute education portfolio, not limited to a single programme
Join a mission-driven organisation making sustained investment in education, learning innovation, and professional standards
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
Generous leave and time off
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible work options
Wellness, education, and support programs
Professional Development
Health & Well-being
Corporate Citizenship
Culture
Inclusion & Diversity
Sustainability